The Thousand Year Dynasty
01. Make Preparations
"I've always wondered. How do you make the iron ship used on the east coast, Mr Nata?" Ask Nikolai when Nata is visiting to see the development of western craftsmanship.
"really. I really don't understand how such a heavy object doesn't sink into the ocean" Anna added.
"The ship was designed by Aksa. Just like shipbuilders do. Measuring and counting. Only the use of the size and the count is different" replied Nata later.
The three of them were talking in a house built while on the beach for workers to rest.
The construction of the west coast is half finished. Since 4 months began, now the road that memadahi has been completed. Also for the marine fauna breeding area on the south side of the beach.
On the north side of the beach they have started to make a pier that juts far into the sea. That's because the coastal sea has steep corals that are very dangerous for a large ship to dock. And Anna's shipwreck is proof.
Later, a lighthouse was also being built on a cliff that jutted into the sea. The place where Anna's shipwreck was washed up.
"But by the way about building a ship, have you managed to contact your fellow shipbuilders, Mr Nikolai?" Nata just remembered that.
"It's actually a little bit of a problem for us" replied Nikolai who looked doubtful.
"What's the matter, Mr Nikolai?"
"As you know. We are from Xin city in the southern region. And most of our colleagues are people of Xin city as well. So, if they knew Anna was in this place, it would cause us all problems" Nikolai began to explain what he considered to be the problem.
"No need to worry, Nik. If indeed they know of my existence in this place, then I will immediately leave this region and face them" Anna said quickly.
"Do you want to kill yourself again? Basic women have no sense" Sounds Nikolai began to sewot hear Anna's answer that was not thought of first.
"Yes, this is already inevitable. Since we first received you all in this land, we have been thinking about this matter. Sooner or later, the whereabouts of Miss Anna will be revealed as well" said Nata mediate the quarrel between Nikolai and Anna which seemed to be going on.
"But if possible, we'll cover this up for as long as we can. As long as we prepare ourselves to face the impact of this" Nata added later.
"Is that so?" Nikolai was surprised to hear Nata's reply, who had thought about everything in the future.
"I am so grateful to have met you all in my life" said Anna, who was seen at a glance, as if she was about to cry. But soon he overcame with his tough and rude attitude.
"Well, if it's like that. From today, I will try to bring these people here" said Nikolai later who looks more enthusiastic this time.
"Goodoo. But remember, as much as you can believe, Mr. Nikolai" Nata reminded.
"I understand Mr Nata"
"Then for the breeding of our marine fauna, has it started to run?" Nata continued another theme.
"Although a little slow but now the residents have begun to get used to the ways of handling" replied Anna later.
"It's good if it is so"
"We also received many people who want to learn to go to sea and find fish in the sea" Anna added.
"Oh, by the way about the sea. Looks like Aksa has prepared something to help fishermen catch fish more efficiently and hunt big fish more easily" Nata interjected.
"really?" Nikolai asked this time. A smile appeared on his face.
While Nata only replied with a nod.
"almost forgot. The salt that we started making a month ago, has now come to fruition. It seems that Mr. Dirk already has a path to market it" Anna seemed really grateful when she said that to Nata.
"Goodoo. That way, more jobs can be chosen by the residents, and will further improve their standard of living" replied Nata who also felt grateful.
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In the afternoon, Nata was already at the Dirk residence which had just been completed. Located in the southern region of the Central city. Not far from where the gondola leads to the bottom of the Star Shredder.
Dirk's residence was not as big as Lucia's in the west. But it still looks luxurious and majestic. It seems Dirk has also brought his extended family to his new residence.
Besides his wife who agreed to move, because in the city now has modern facilities, quality goods, and delicious food beyond what is in Kotaraja, also because Dirk wants his two children who are still in their teens, studying in this land school. Because the science taught is much better than the academy in Kotaraja.
And it looks not only Nata who is now in the Dirk residence. Lucia, Amithy, Madron, Cornelius, Orland, and Caspian were also in the residence as Nata.
They had a lunch before starting the meeting. Which Dirk used to simultaneously introduce his son and wife to others. Aksa was invited to come. But now Aksa is taking care of the problem of the cave at the base of the Star Alcove.
They held this meeting to discuss matters relating to those nobles only. Therefore, they did not have meetings with others as usual.
"It seems, in Kotaraja now there are problems again. For some reason, it seems that some groups of nobles are demanding to do a re-examination of the division of the territory, to the palace" caspian said as they began their meeting in one of the rooms in the house.
"Is it because they already know the rules we use for this land?" Orland sounded like he was asking himself.
"I don't know, Mr. Orland. But it is indeed lately that many nobles are starting to see this land as a limitation of judgment for some things" Caspian tried to answer.
"But hopefully the problem does not become undesirable" said Lucia responding to news from Caspian.
"May as well not affect our trade path" this time Dirk added.
"Speak about trade routes. The noble Elbrasta who is in the north of this land, seems to have begun to grow sultry seeing the success we achieved. I'm afraid if it drags on, they'll close their territory for the merchants to pass through" Madron continued.
"yes too. It would be troublesome if our trade route had to rotate through the Estrinx region" Dirk responded.
"According to Mateus as well, it seems that something has happened in the center of the Urbar kingdom. But we don't know if it will hurt us or vice versa. But most likely we will get a reaction of opposition from them" Amithy who this time connect.
"We must start stockpiling materials that we do not have in this place, just in case" said Nata who this time gave input.
"Do you want us to shut down, Nat?" Lucia asked who seemed to not accept if that was what Nata would do.
"Remember the princess. You have a fugitive Urbar kingdom who became one of the leaders of the region in this land" said Nata who deliberately reminded.
Hearing Nata's words earlier, Lucia fell silent. He could not reply to Nata's words. Others seem to have just remembered this. That Anna is a fugitive of the Urbar kingdom.
"Therefore we must get ready, to one day close the gate. Or if the path for our needs is cut suddenly" continued Nata added.
"Did you think something like that was coming, Nat?" Ask Lucia later.
"I hope it's just my fear, princess"
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